DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica men's soccer team will be back at Saints Field this weekend when it hosts North Central University and the University of Northwestern on Friday and Saturday of Homecoming. weekend.
Game Times:
Friday vs. North Central - 2 p.m.
Saturday vs. Northwestern - Noon
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St. Scholastica Saints
Record: 4-2-2 (3-0-0 UMAC)
Head Coach: Barry Chastey |
-The Saints look to extend their three game winning streak and remain undefeated in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) play. The Saints have not lost a conference game since October 3rd of 2009.
-After being held scoreless for the first five games of the season, reigning UMAC Offensive Player of the Year
Andrew Jenkins (Cardiff, Wales/Whitchurch HS) exploded for a total of 11 points in two games. Jenkins tallied four goals vs. Crown College on Friday and then netted the overtime game-winner at the University of Minnesota Morris on Saturday. He was named UMAC Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.
-The Saints are currently dominating the UMAC offensively. Jenkins and
Joe Watt (London, England/North West Kent College) are tied for the UMAC lead in goals scored with five, while
Tom Corcoran (Warrington, England/Great Sankey HS, Priestley College) is third with four. Watt also leads the UMAC with 17 points, while Jenkins is second with 11 and Corocan is fifth with eight.
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Adam Hewitt (Richmond Hill, Ontario/St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic HS) has continued to play well in net for the Saints this season. His 0.878 save percentage and 0.63 goals-against average is tops in the conference.
-The Saints' offense has been balanced this season, as their 21 assists are by far the best in the UMAC. CSS is tied with Bethany Lutheran with a 2.8 goals-per-game average.
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North Central University Rams
Record: 1-4-0 (0-2-0 UMAC)
Head Coach: Jake Smith |
-The Rams look to shake off a slow start after falling to Bethany Lutheran and Martin Luther at home last weekend. NCU was outscored 9-1 in those contests.
-The North Central offense has struggled to produce thus far. The Rams have only had one multiple-goal game, in which they defeated Presentation College 2-1.
-North Central has struggled defensively as well. The Rams average just one goal per contest, while opponents average 3.2.
-Stephen Johnson leads NCU with three goals on the season. No other Rams player has more than one goal.
-UMAC Honorable Mention selection senior keeper Nathan Kanes is third in the UMAC with 38 saves. His 0.704 save percentage is fourth among UMAC keepers.
-The Rams were picked to finish sixth in the UMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll. Last season, NCU finished 5-9 in conference play.
Series History: (CSS is 8-0-0 vs. North Central)
The Saints have dominated the Rams historically, and won both matches last season by a combined total of 11-0. |
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University of Northwestern Eagles
Record: 1-5-0 (1-1-0 UMAC)
Head Coach: Greg Wheaton |
-The Eagles look to rebound from a tough 3-2 home loss to Bethany Lutheran on Saturday. The Vikings scored three consecutive goals to hand the Eagles their first conference loss of the season.
-Northwestern will face Northland on Friday before traveling to take on St. Scholastica on Saturday.
-The Eagles have struggled defensively, allowing at least four goals in four of their six contests so far this season. Keeper Shane Coleman has just a .469 save percentage on the season.
-Northwestern's offense has shown discipline this season, as their .658 shots on goal percentage is tops in the UMAC. However, they are just fourth with 1.7 goals per contest.
-Sean Taylor has led the Eagles offense this year, with three goals and an assist. No other player has multiple goals thus far.
-The Eagles were picked to finish tied for third in the UMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll. Northwestern had an 8-4-2 record in UMAC action last season.
Series History: (CSS is 42-12-6 vs. Northwestern)
The Saints have not lost to the Eagles since 2008, and defeated Northwestern by a combined total of 8-0 in their two contests last season. |
